Users Club

Snowmobiles

The snowmobile trails in the Larose Forest are part of the 435-kilometre trail network
marked and groomed by the Eastern Ontario Snowmobile Club (EOSC). To use
these trails, one must possess a membership card from the EOSC or a temporary three-day or seven-day pass. Snowmobile trail usage is regulated according to a memorandum of understanding.

Mountain Bike

The Ottawa Mountain Bike Association (OMBA) maintains several kilometres of marked single-track trails for mountain bikes in the Larose Forest. OMBA membership is required to use the trails for mountain bike and fatbike purposes; however, these trails remain open for hiking. During the winter months, the trails are exclusively reserved for fatbikes and snowshoes. Motorized sports are forbidden on these trails.

Trail Bikes

The Bytown Motorcycle Association (BMA) maintains more than 10 km of
trails used by trail bikes. These marked trails are used exclusively by
members of BMA, at bikers own risk. Use of the trails is done according
to memorandum of understanding on a trial basis for the year 2008.

All Terrain Vehicles (ATV)

The ATV club of Eastern Ontario has more than 19 km of marked trails
in the Larose Forest. In order to use the ATV trails you must be in good
standing with the Ontario Federation of All Terrain Vehicule
(OFATV) Club and have a valid pass on your ATV. It is strictly
forbidden to ride an ATV in the Larose Forest without a valid
membership. Any circulation outside the set trails is liable to a fine.
Use of the ATV trails is done according to a memorandum of understanding.

Horseback Riding

From April to November, the Forest’s cross-country skiing trails
become equestrian paths. They are kept by the Ramsayville Equestrian
Club (CEREC). A permit from the CEREC is required to go horse-riding.
However, these trails remain open for pedestrians and mountain biking
and no authorisation is required for these activities. Motorized sports
are forbidden on these trails.

Dog Sledding

The Mush Larose Association maintains several km of trails used for
dog sledding. These specific trails can be used for dog sledding
exclusively by members of Mush Larose. Dog sledding hobbyists are free
to sled on other trails, at their own risk. Use of the dog sledding
trails is done according to a memorandum of understanding.